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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 14 hours ago

DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist I-II, Bio/DNA - 6052-6054

WACO (CREST DR)1617 E CREST DR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for a Forensic Scientist I-II specializing in Bio/DNA. The role involves performing laboratory analyses on physical evidence from crime scenes, preparing reports, and providing expert testimony in court while working under varying levels of supervision depending on the position.

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Responsibilities

Develops communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with our agencies and other customers regarding sensitive information related to the offense and/or analyses being done

Learns how to use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) for purposes of evidentiary documentation, chain of custody, analysis, and other metrics within the laboratory

Learns how to prepare reports concerning the preliminary and final results of each analyses performed

Learns how to represent the discipline and the results of analysis in testimony and may serve as an expert witness in court

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Reads required training materials and demonstrates understanding of procedures through analysis of competency test samples provided

Learns the examination and collection of stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and to conduct DNA testing to compare criminal evidence with samples of known origin

Learns to evaluate, interpret, and document the DNA tests, and to review the work of other DNA analysts

Receives and returns evidence items and completes proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item

Contacts various law enforcement officials and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant

Prepares preliminary and final reports concerning results of each analysis performed

Serves as an expert witness in court

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies

Performs other duties as assigned

For Biology/DNA: Examines stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, perform procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and conduct DNA testing to compare evidence with samples of known origin

For CODIS: Performs procedures and conducts DNA testing on samples of known origin

Evaluates, interprets, and documents the DNA tests, and reviews the work of other DNA analysts

Completes technical review and proficiency tests as required

Stays current with literature specifically related to forensic biology and DNA

Receives and returns evidence items and completes proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item or handles individual characteristic database samples following relevant procedures

Contacts various law enforcement officials, and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant

Prepares preliminary and/or final reports concerning results of each analysis performed

Serves as an expert witness in court

Researches forensic science field and studies current material in scientific journals regarding new advances and techniques in forensic examinations

Lectures to or instructs law enforcement groups, schools, and others at the discretion of, or, in absence of supervisor

Represents the Department at conferences and meetings

Maintains professional contact with nationwide forensic examiners

Performs more exacting and intricate examinations in most difficult cases and assists and teaches other examiners in the more difficult examinations

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies

Performs other duties as assigned

For Biology/DNA: Examines stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, performs procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and conducts DNA testing to compare evidence with samples of known origin

For CODIS: Performs procedures and conducts DNA testing on samples of known origin

Evaluates, interprets, and documents the DNA tests, and reviews the work of other DNA analysts

Completes technical review and proficiency tests as required

Stays current with scientific literature specifically related to forensic biology and DNA

Participates in method validations and assists in the technical aspects of quality assurance duties as required

Qualification

Forensic ScienceDNA AnalysisLaboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Expert Witness TestimonyStatistical AnalysisTechnical Report WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical ReasoningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science or a related area

Successful completion of at least nine (9) upper level credit hours covering an understanding of the foundation of DNA analysis

Successful completion of at least one college course in statistics or population genetics

Forensic science programs must be either FEPAC-accredited OR meet the minimum curriculum requirements pertaining to natural science core courses and specialized science courses set forth in the FEPAC Accreditation Standards

Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence

Must have a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission if required by the Code of Criminal Procedure

Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures

Thorough knowledge of principles, techniques and procedures of related forensic science discipline; of understanding of identification principles

Knowledge of safety procedures for handling hazardous chemicals; of proper evidence handling procedures

Skill in use of laboratory equipment and materials

Ability to coordinate the handling of evidence between sections

Ability to recommend improvements in methodology and equipment to management

Ability to communicate findings, orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and effective manner

Ability to conduct microscopic examinations requiring accuracy and concentration when relevant

Ability to conduct testing used in examination of evidence

Ability to testify in court as an expert witness

Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers

Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment

Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals

Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner

Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors

Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations

Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks

Availability for after-hour and weekend work, on occasion, may be required